Green utility boxes, known as pad-mounted or padmount transformers, are part of the infrastructure that helps provide power to your home. 

What are the green boxes for? Their job is to step down high-voltage electricity to a lower voltage needed for the underground wires supplying power to the lights and appliances in homes. As you beautify your yard this spring and summer, follow these safety tips:

• Do not plant shrubs and trees close to green box transformers or other utility equipment.
• Contact Central at 405-372-2884 if the transformer becomes unlocked or if it or any other type of utility equipment appears to be damaged.
• Call 811 before digging. If you dig near a transformer, you could inadvertently hit a live underground cable. 
• Keep a clear path to the transformer. Our workers need clear access to it to maintain equipment and keep your power on.